71, of Whiting, passed away February 23, 2017 at home. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Bayonne, Somerville and Silver Ridge in Toms River before moving to Whiting 3 years ago. Harold was a self-employed furniture refinisher in Bayonne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Harold & Emma (nee: Benko) Rea. He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Trimblett and Kathleen Zur and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOME, 28 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting.